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Forest – Playing with Ropes and Objects – A co-topping Workshop with Shibari Technique

14. September 2023, 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm

 

The workshop focuses on creating a tying session for trios (co-topping). We begin with a demonstration using intermediate-level ties and upline technique. As there is no obligation to strictly follow a pattern participants are invited to work on individual levels and intensities which feel appropriate to the constellation. Exercises will include playful tools for moving and restricting the partner in space. And for timing, allowing sadistic fantasies to gradually unfold, as well as care impulses to build a session-like scenery.

We will include objects and organic materials such as stones, green or dry leaves, and plants/roots. Some material will be provided, but if possible please bring it along as well.

Teaching assistants: Gloria and Jonas

 

Format: hands-on workshop

Minimum knowledge level: Participants (person tying or being tied) should be familiar with a version of a box tie/TK with hands front or back + upline lock-offs.

Maximum amount of participants: no

What to bring: A set of 7-12 ropes, some organic material such as stones, leaves, green plants, roots.
a little cloth (tenugui), a small towel/cloth that can get wet, and drinking water.

Constellations: come as a trio

Accessibility: We will work sitting on the floor but other more accessible arrangements can be made

Facilitator

Dasniya Sommer (she/her)

Dasniya Sommer is a Berlin-based choreographer and (visual) artist who works in the range from performance to photography and video art, from Japanese Shibari to classical ballet. She examines movement and image from the perspective of the dancer. For 15 years Dasniya has practiced Japanese Shibari/Bondage stretching performative aesthetic categories, making shibari accessible to a wider and inter...

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http://www.dasniyasommer.de